노인복지시설의 식단 및 영양 관리 실태와 교육 요구도 조사: 어린이사회복지급식관리지원센터 직원 및 노인복지시설 종사자 대상 포커스 그룹 인터뷰

• Published in: Korean journal of community nutrition pp. 286 - 295
• Main Authors: 최서영, 유현주, 오지은
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한지역사회영양학회 01.08.2025
• Subjects: 생활과학
• ISSN: 2951-3146
• DOI: 10.5720/kjcn.2025.00143

Objectives: In this study, we identified the current status of meal and nutritional management in elderly care facilities and analyzed the educational needs of employees, with the goal of propos- ing effective support strategies for nutritional management and to suggest directions for devel- oping customized educational content. Methods: Between May and June 2024, we conducted nine focus group interviews with 22 par- ticipants recruited from 10 cities across four major regions of Korea, including 13 employees of children and social welfare meal management support centers and nine employees of elderly care facilities. Results: Our findings revealed that supporting algorithm-based dietary planning, improving com- munication with caregivers, and providing flexible, practical education tailored to facility condi- tions, are key elements for enhancing nutritional management in elderly care facilities. To facili- tate the translation of these insights into practice, it will be necessary to strengthen collabora- tion between centers and facilities, combined with efforts to improve the operational environ- ment for applying the algorithm and providing continuous educational support. Conclusion: The findings of this study emphasize the importance of on-site education and sus- tainable support strategies based on the diet and nutritional management status and education needs of elderly care facilities. Strengthening practical education, communication systems, and center–facility collaboration is required, and future research needs to verify the efficacy of these measures and define a sustainable support system based on quantitative analysis. KCI Citation Count: 0